Mervin R. Falk Sr.

Mervin R. Falk, Sr., age 75 years, a resident of rural Marion, Illinois, passed away Friday morning, April 11, 2025, at 12:06 A.M. at Encompass Health Deaconess in Newburgh, Indiana. Mervin was born March 25, 1950 in Zion, Illinois. He was the youngest of eight children born to Elmer and Louise (Stayton) Falk. On June 2, 1969, Mervin was united in marriage to Dolores Diane (Richards) in Waukegan, Illinois. Together, they shared over 50 years of marriage. She survives. In addition to his wife, Mervin is survived by: two sons – Mervin (Jennifer) Falk, Jr. of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois and Kirt (Sara) Falk of Salem, Wisconsin; seven grandchildren – Arika, Tanner, Addisyn, Amber, Paige, Hannah and Justin; six great-grandchildren – Kayden, Austin, Calvin, Jack, Sienna and Charlotte; sisters – Isabelle Hunt, Shirley Donaldson and Irene Lester; as well as a host of nieces and nephews. Mervin was also anxiously awaiting the arrival of his newest great-granddaughter, Delilah, who is due to be born in August. In addition to his parents, Mervin is preceded in death by: a son – Eric Falk; four siblings – Harold Falk, Al Falk, Dave Falk and Violet Tjader; and a great-granddaughter – Penelope. Mervin graduated from Tremper High School in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Following his graduation, Mervin worked as an operating engineer for over 50 years. He was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers (I.U.O.E.) Local # 150 located at Countryside, Illinois. Mervin was a dedicated Shriner and a member of the Williamson County Shrine Club. He was also a proud member and past Master of Vienna Masonic Lodge #150 AF&AM. Mervin was an avid outdoorsman and found joy in hunting and fishing. He also loved attending auctions and collecting the unique treasures he discovered along the way. A private memorial service honoring the life of Mervin Falk will be held. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959, Ronald McDonald House Charities, 110 North Carpenter Street, Chicago, IL 60607 or to Shriners Hospital for Children, 4400 Clayton Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110.

Mervin R. Falk Sr.

March 25, 1950 - April 11, 2025